Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
0131 228 3777About
Provided by Brodies LLP
Our disputes lawyers have the expertise and judgement to deliver solutions that meet all of our clients' legal problems. We are retained by clients on UK and international mandates, while remaining Scotland's leading litigation practice offering legal advice and representation to commercial, public and third sector clients across the country.
Our teams have specialist expertise in all areas of dispute resolution and provide clear pragmatic advice, tailored to each client's goal and reflecting their appetite for risk.
We drive innovation and efficiency through our use of technology; ask the right questions and carefully consider the most appropriate dispute resolution channel; build strong, lasting, mutually beneficial relationships and provide plans designed to suit our clients’ budget and nature of the instruction.
We are frequently instructed in complex, high value disputes which may involve several parties with cross border and international aspects. Portfolios of claims are also managed for repeat clients. Our highly trained and skilled team have a successful track record of delivering solutions across a full range of sectors and industries.
We are regularly involved in litigation raising novel or important questions of law in the highest Scottish courts and in the Supreme Court and can arrange for caveats to be lodged at courts throughout Scotland, offering an 'early warning system' in relation to interim court orders being sought.
Chambers Review
Brodies has a strong litigation group that is highly respected for its involvement in some of Scotland's most high-profile disputes. The firm fields an expert team of solicitor advocates whose deep expertise extends to areas such as banking, insolvency and contractual disputes. The group acts for private sector clients in a whole host of industries and can also provide them with the benefit of significant experience in ADR proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Brodies representedCréditImmobilier de France in an enforcement action of French Notarial Deeds in the UK.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. Brodies has provided very practical and helpful guidance and advice at all stages of our matter."
"They work extremely well under pressure and strive to win for their client. Their knowledge is second to none."
"Brodies is highly responsive and has an instant grasp of the situation and at hand and how to resolve it quickly."
"I've received excellent and prompt advice and service through the process from the team."
"Brodies has successfully handled complex commercial dispute cases for us and has always delivered great levels of service, consistently meeting deadlines."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. Brodies has provided very practical and helpful guidance and advice at all stages of our matter."
"They work extremely well under pressure and strive to win for their client. Their knowledge is second to none."
"Brodies is highly responsive and has an instant grasp of the situation and at hand and how to resolve it quickly."
"I've received excellent and prompt advice and service through the process from the team."
"Brodies has successfully handled complex commercial dispute cases for us and has always delivered great levels of service, consistently meeting deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Joyce Cullen is a highly esteemed litigator with considerable expertise in commercial disputes. She is a qualified solicitor advocate and also has significant experience in banking and financial services litigation.
"She is a superstar and is well known."
"Joyce is a long-standing leading name."
"Joyce has an abundance of expertise and a very practical approach to dealing with litigation."
"She's an excellent litigator."
Iain Rutherford advises on a range of commercial disputes and has particular expertise in the financial services sector. He regularly handles litigation concerning contested contracts and corporate agreements as well as debt and asset recovery.
"Iain is a superb lawyer. He has gone above and beyond to support what has been an extremely challenging case."
"Iain is very responsive, has good commercial awareness, is able to go beyond the legal answer and give us advice on what we may want to do strategically. He takes our interests into account."
"He's very good at what he does, He's measured, really intelligent and knows his field, giving very measured advice: he doesn't jump the gun."
Antony Jones KC represents clients in a comprehensive range of disputes, including matters relating to contractual interpretation and breach of warranties. He is a highly experienced advocate and well regarded in the market for his litigation expertise.
"He's very strong and does a lot of work in this space."
Malcolm Gunnyeon is a strong litigator with particular expertise and knowledge of the energy and transport sectors. He is often retained by clients for breach of safety or injury liability disputes.
"He's a good practitioner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Brodies LLP
Scotland